Whether you’re prepping your home for sale, or plan on enjoying it for years to come, getting it into tip-top shape should be a high priority. A priority, mind you, that doesn’t have to break the bank. Here’s a list of 18 satisfying home upgrades that you can perform yourself with little to no specialized knowledge or experience.

1. Learn how to cheaply and easily make an ugly backsplash a thing of the past.

2. Tired of that ugly ceiling light cover? Want to focus the light on a smaller area? This DIY shows how to create a drum shade for your ceiling light.

3. For vanity updates, grey is the new black. Here’s a DIY to create your very own modern, concrete-style vanity.

4. If you would like a little more privacy without cutting the lighting down too much, try frosting your windows with cornstarch.

5. You can hang a curtain from the ceilings to create the illusion of a larger shower. Giving your rod a few coats using gold spray paint adds a nice touch too.